Devil's Island (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1996, Devil's Island is a comedy and drama film directed by Friðrik Þór Friðriksson, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Devil's Island is a bitter sweet tale of Iceland in the fifties. Life is rough in Reykjavik's post-war slum of Camp Thule, where the abandoned US military barracks have been turned into makeshift homes. Struggling wives and their hard-working husbands try to make ends meet. The younger generation dreams of dollars, Rock'n'Roll and the American way of life. To celebrate or to drown their misery - they're never short of a good reason to booze. Devil's Island vividly depicts the everyday life of a wacky family, their neighbours and friends and shows how some of their dreams come true and others don't.
Who’s in it. Devil's Island stars Baltasar Kormákur as Baddi, Sigurveig Jónsdóttir as Karolina, Gísli Halldórsson as Thomas and Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir as Dolly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Devil's Island has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devil's Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devil's Island tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devil's Island (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Devil's Island change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Devil's Island worth watching?
- Devil's Island holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Devil's Island?
- Devil's Island stars Baltasar Kormákur, Sigurveig Jónsdóttir, Gísli Halldórsson, Halldóra Geirharðsdóttir and Sveinn Þórir Geirsson.
- When was Devil's Island released?
- Devil's Island was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.